Stratton’s ascent to the top of the card is just one example of the company’s desire to build for the future. Along with Stratton in the “NXT” main event scene are the likes of Bron Breakker, Carmelo Hayes, Roxanne Perez and Cora Jade — all performers under the age of 30 with a high ceiling in the business. But it’s Stratton who has built a name for herself in the quickest amount of time, and with a steady head on her shoulders, the sky truly is the limit for the Minnesota native.

In an industry where risk-taking and high-flying moves are given high praise by the audience, Stratton has already adopted the “less is more” approach to her work — even if her athletic prowess is as clear as day inside the ropes. 

“I feel like now I don’t need to prove myself to anybody. I don’t need to go out there and you know, do a bunch of crazy things,” she said. “I just need to go out there and be a star and have a big presence and do my thing. I’m done proving to myself and everybody else that I am worthy of this. I know that I’m worthy of holding this title, and now is the time that I show it.”

Following her recent win over Thea Hail, Stratton’s next title defense is unclear, but there will undoubtedly be plenty of challengers lining up for a shot at the champ on “NXT” TV.

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